Tuesday, April 09, 2013

It’s starting to feel like 2007 all over again, only this time there’s
no Ryan Smyth trade to talk about. The Islanders are now in a position
where the playoffs look reachable and we can thank the Devils once again
for there generous inability to win with games in hand. Many fans
believed every game for the last 5 games were all playoff games and that
that every point was crucial. Well, the second half was true, every
game from the season opener to the finale are always crucial points, but
to say the Islanders were in a playoff race about a week or two ago?
Not so fast. Continue reading →

All I have to say is...WOW!!! Isles fans, you've been waiting for this and now it's here. Your draft picks are in Bridgeport and they'll be there to develop where they belong. I can say with confidence that the Islanders probably have one of the deepest if not the deepest prospect pool in Bridgeport today. They are the envy of the League. For now, don't play the armchair GM and think of trade scenarios for the draft just yet. Because if you are, Mike Milbury will be proud of you right now. What should Isles fans do? Pack the Coliseum and go to Bridgeport games because for the time being, Isles fans now have two great teams to watch.

Like Joensuu, this is like picking up a free agent and just adding more quality than depth. There's a reason why Strait got a new contract extension from the Isles at the beginning of the season. He's that good. I've seen him many times as a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguin (little more than an hours drive for me) and I can tell you this folks, every Penguins fan, from the minors to the big club were very heated and sad the the Isles plucked him off of waivers, but at the same time were very excited for him because he is an NHL ready defenseman. The quicker he comes back, the more dangerous the Islanders are.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013

So the trade deadline has come and gone and the Islanders have decided
to stand pat and not make any major trades. They were buyers, signing
prospect Anders Lee to a deal and he has already paid dividends by
scoring his first goal, on his first shot, against the Winnipeg Jets
last night in a 5-2 victory. I’m sure today though that Mark Streit, the
Islanders captain was the focus of today’s meetings whenever Garth Snow
was making or receiving phone calls. He was not traded and by doing so
allows the team to quickly move forward and keep their focus on their
next challenge, the Washington Capitals. For a bonus, the Islanders also
have Jessie Joensuu back once the Islanders no longer needed the
minimum 23 man roster, so Joensuu will add another dynamic and depth to
this team. Continue reading →